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Minnesota wildfires: Crews hold Brimson Complex fires perimeter, fight against wildfires continue

FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the latest on the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, and how close crews are to containing them. BRIMSON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Firefighters say they made "steady progress" in containing the Jenkins Creek fire, while …

Another quiet, sunny weekend ahead for Minnesota

By Adam Del Rosso Adam Del Rosso Adam Del Rosso Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, weather has been a passion for Adam for as long as he can remember! Whether it was thunderstorms or winter storms, Adam has always been geeking out. After earning …

Chinook ‘Boomer’ pilot helps fight wildfires

BRIMSON, Minn. (Northern News Now) - With more progress on containment of the wildfires, we are taking a closer look at the efforts and resources used to help. Boomer is a Chinook 47 helicopter that came to help fight the fires. It was piloted by Earl …

Lightning ignites small wildfire in the BWCA

Lightning started a small wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Horse River Fire is 5-10 acres. Aircraft spotted the smoke Thursday, and fire management staff found a tree that was struck on a ridge. There isn’t much blowdown, but …

Wildfire burning in Oracle tops 1,200 acres

Low humidity and high wind gusts are a concern this weekend for firefighters trying to contain the Cody Fire as it continues to burn near Oracle, about 40 miles north of Tucson. The fire, which continues to be at 5% containment, had covered approximately 1 …

Urgent Scam Warning Now Issued To All Motorists In Minnesota

Holiday weekends, such as Memorial Day weekend, the Fourth of July, and more, bring millions of motorists onto the roads across the country. According to AAA, an estimated 45.1 million Americans are expected to travel domestically over Memorial Day weekend …

Fire danger remains High in Minnesota, Moderate for Wisconsin

As we approach the long, holiday weekend, residents should be aware of current fire danger and burning restrictions in their area. This is the first big holiday weekend following the May 11-12 start dates of the wildfires in St. Louis and Lake counties, as …

Wildfire Reported In Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Another wildfire has started in Northern Minnesota. This wildfire was reported on Thursday, May 22nd, around 3 PM near Horse River in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). Google Maps Google Maps The U.S. Forest Service - Superior National Forest issued a …

Human activity suspected as cause of Minnesota wildfire

How these planes are helping in the fight against northern Minnesota wildfires

By Erin Hassanzadeh Erin Hassanzadeh Reporter/Anchor Erin is a co-host of "The 4" on WCCO and a two-time Emmy Award-winning reporter passionate about experiential storytelling and taking viewers on an adventure - be it inside a bear den, at …

How airplanes are fighting Minnesota wildfires from the sky

Minnesota Wildfire Update: Jenkins Creek Fire appears to be human caused

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Officials have provided an update on the two largest wildfires still burning in St. Louis County, Minnesota. The biggest fire in the area, The Jenkins Creek Fire, is now burning 16,748 acres as of the morning of …

MN wildfires: Crews make progress on Brimson Complex fire containment

FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the latest on the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, and how close crews are to containing them. BRIMSON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Fire crews have made significant progress in containing the Camp House and Jenkins Creek wildfires …

Fans See Diana Taurasi in Paige Buckers as Camera Catches Dallas Wings Rookie’s Savagery Over Minnesota Lynx Star

Bueckers is no stranger to finding herself in the company of ‘GOATs’ when it comes to breaking records. Maya Moore would attest to that. And Gary Knox, a photojournalist who had compared a 6th-grade Paige to a legend of Diana Taurasi. But this time, the …

60 cats rescued from northern Minnesota wildfires

Family picks up the pieces after Northland wildfires destroy their home

By Jonah Kaplan Jonah Kaplan Investigative Reporter Jonah Kaplan is an award-winning journalist who has built a strong reputation for his balanced reporting, thoughtful interviews, and deeply researched coverage of high-impact issues affecting the …

Trees killed by caterpillar outbreak helped fuel recent wildfires

BRIMSON — As wildfires spread north of Duluth earlier this month, updates from fire officials on the largest two — Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires — often included a line noting the fire was burning through “a landscape heavily impacted by the spruce …

State of emergency declared for Minnesota wildfires, and more headlines

80% of Minnesota experiences moderate drought and abnormally dry conditions

By Adam Del Rosso Adam Del Rosso Adam Del Rosso Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, weather has been a passion for Adam for as long as he can remember! Whether it was thunderstorms or winter storms, Adam has always been geeking out. After earning …

Express Restoration Now Offers Professional Equipment Rentals in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Launches Equipment Rental Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is proud to announce the launch of its professional equipment rental services, now available to …

South Carolina Game Warden named Governor’s State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

SCDNR’s Lance Corporal Mike Norris becomes the Palmetto State’s Top Cop for 2024 COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lance Corporal Gene “Mike” Norris III, a law enforcement officer (game warden) with the S.C. …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 26–28, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Public …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. Public …

McDowell County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and is scheduled to close permanently Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. The McDowell County center offers the last in-person …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Daviess County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Daviess County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hart County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hart County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A second Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Powell County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Powell County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

New Report Reveals Dangerous Deterioration of New York’s Roads Despite Record Tax and Toll Revenues

43% of NY roads are in poor shape, 10% of bridges are unsafe, yet tolls rise. James Medows demands action to fix NYC’s crumbling infrastructure. NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released data studies are …

Stronger than the Storm & Save the Children Host Child-Friendly Spaces Training at Texas Emergency Management Conference

Workshop Helps Emergency Managers Create Safe and Supportive Spaces for Children Following Disasters FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the Storm, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Cody Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combating the Cody Fire burning in Pinal County. On May 21, the State of Arizona submitted a …

FEMA Resumes In-Person Trainings at National Schoolhouses to Strengthen State and Local Government’s Ability to Respond ...

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that in-person training will resume at three national schoolhouses in early June—the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala., the National Fire Academy (NFA) and the National Disaster and Emergency …

Coalition Files Landmark Petition to African Commission Demanding Climate Reparations and Justice for Future Generations

TUCSON , AZ, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an interview with Xraised, Fair Start Movement (FSM) activists discussed concerns regarding how current global systems affect justice, vulnerable populations—especially in Africa …

White Oaks Construction and Roofing Advises Tuscaloosa, AL Homeowners to Prepare Roofs for Spring Storm Season

Local Roofing Company White Oaks Construction Shares Crucial Tips for Managing Storm Damage and Roof Insurance Claims TUSCALOOSA, AL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With spring storms on the horizon, residents in and around …